On November 19, SM Entertainment held the event known as “SMTOWN Gala Charity Night 2018.” The event was attended by SM founder Lee Soo Man, general CEO Kim Young Min, secretary-general of the Korean Committee for UNICEF Lee Ki Chul, Dusan Magazine representative Park Seo Won, and about 80 other attendees and SM artists. The charity… Continue reading SM Artists Dress Up For Gala Charity Event With UNICEF And Vogue Korea
Tag: SM Entertainment
The Best Of Twitter’s Reactions To SMTOWN’s Legendary Halloween Party
Fans of SM artists took over Twitter on October 31 as they enjoyed this year’s Halloween party, also known as SMTOWN Wonderland! Many of the top 10 worldwide trending topics that evening were about the event, including #SMTOWNWONDERLAND trending at No. 2, just below #HappyHalloween. The annual bash featured many memorable moments this year, and the agency… Continue reading The Best Of Twitter’s Reactions To SMTOWN’s Legendary Halloween Party
Watch: SM Entertainment Releases Mysterious New Teaser “She Is Coming”
On October 31, SM released a mysterious new teaser on their official YouTube channel. The teaser contains only a date (November 21) and the words “She Is Coming.” In the video, a woman with a clown mask stands in various spots around the city. In the voiceover, which has been manipulated to hide the woman’s… Continue reading Watch: SM Entertainment Releases Mysterious New Teaser “She Is Coming”
SM Entertainment Gives Update On Legal Action Over Defamatory Posts About Artists Including Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon And EXO’s Chanyeol
SM Entertainment has released an update on the legal action it’s taking against defamation of its artists. On October 26, SM Entertainment posted a statement on its official website that begins, “Thanks to the reports of many fans, we are taking legal action against illegal acts such as defamation and insults to our agency’s artists. Investigations and… Continue reading SM Entertainment Gives Update On Legal Action Over Defamatory Posts About Artists Including Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon And EXO’s Chanyeol
Update: Million Market Confirmed To Become Label Of SM Entertainment
Updated October 24 KST: Another label has officially been added to SM Entertainment! On October 24, Million Market announced, “Through the investment in shares by Korea’s largest entertainment agency SM, we have joined as a label. We will grow as a global music label through our music business in collaboration with SM from now on.”… Continue reading Update: Million Market Confirmed To Become Label Of SM Entertainment
Man Arrested After Breaking Into SM Entertainment Building
A man was arrested after breaking into the SM Entertainment building. In the early hours of September 23, police were called to the SM Entertainment building located in Gangnam, Seoul. At approximately midnight KST, a man is said to have broken into the building by shattering a glass door in the basement. Afterwards, he used the… Continue reading Man Arrested After Breaking Into SM Entertainment Building
Update: SM Rookies’ New Members Show Their Off-The-Charts Visuals In Striking Video
Updated October 4 KST: SM Rookies has shared a new video featuring members Xiao Jun, Hendery, and Yangyang! Updated September 16 KST: SM Entertainment has unveiled more photos of trainee Yangyang! Check them out below: Updated September 15 KST: SM Rookies has introduced Yangyang through a new interview clip! The interview is the third part of… Continue reading Update: SM Rookies’ New Members Show Their Off-The-Charts Visuals In Striking Video
Korean Media Outlet Analyzes SM Entertainment’s K-Pop Strategy And Future Plans
On August 31, Maeil Business Newspaper published an article analyzing SM Entertainment’s K-pop strategy in the changing state of the idol market. SM Entertainment is the first agency that set up an idol group system in Korea. It produced first-generation idol group H.O.T. which set the foundation for current boy group formations as well as the first… Continue reading Korean Media Outlet Analyzes SM Entertainment’s K-Pop Strategy And Future Plans
Lee Soo Man, Park Jin Young, And Yang Hyun Suk’s Company Stock Values Continue To Show Strong Performance
Lee Soo Man, Park Jin Young, and Yang Hyun Suk are among the celebrities with the highest-valued shares in their companies. On July 29, chaebul.com released a list of celebrities with the highest-valued shares of stock in their respective companies. The increases in stock values is all the more impressive given the lower numbers in KOSPI… Continue reading Lee Soo Man, Park Jin Young, And Yang Hyun Suk’s Company Stock Values Continue To Show Strong Performance
SM Releases Statement On Composer Yoo Young Jin’s License Plate Violation
SM Entertainment acknowledged and apologized for recent news that composer Yoo Young Jin had violated motorcycle laws. On July 18, SM Entertainment said through an official statement, “Yoo Young Jin deeply apologizes for his foolish and ignorant actions without excuses and is reflecting. He will not try to avoid his responsibilities, but will face them sincerely, and make sure that he… Continue reading SM Releases Statement On Composer Yoo Young Jin’s License Plate Violation